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Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services - Fort Frances Office - Infant and Child Development

Infant and Child Development

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240 First St E Suite 200
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1K5
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1-800-465-1100
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Referrals for service are received through Central Access at Firefly, located in both the Fort Frances and Atikokan offices

  • In Fort Frances, Rainy River, and the surrounding area call 807-274-7787 or toll free at 1-866-646-6616, or visit the office at 240 First St E, Fort Frances

  • In Atikokan and the surrounding area, call 807-597-4528 or visit the office at 211 Main St, Atikokan

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children aged 0-6 years of age who are at risk for delay or who have been diagnosed with a developmental, physical or sensory disability and their families

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Offers services and support to families and children at risk for delay or who have been diagnosed with a developmental, physical or sensory disability
  • Provides home visits with flexible hours to assist with the challenges of parenting
  • Offers developmental screening and assessments
  • Develops individual early intervention programs as required
  • Provides one-on-one and group parenting programs for behavioural issues
  • Assists with coordinating health, financial and educational services in the community
  • Assists with the transition to school for special needs children
  • Facilitates recreational and life skills programming
  • Provides individual and family counselling
  • Offers referrals to various supports and services related to optimal growth and development for children with special needs
Last updated: May 6, 2025: Suggest an edit
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